Renew an expired security worker licence

For people who have a B.C. security worker licence that's expired

Processing takes up to 8 weeks

Before you start

This service lets you renew an expired security worker licence. If your licence hasn't expired yet, visit Renew a current security worker licence.

Eligibility

You can't renew a Security Guard Under Supervision licence. If you have this licence, apply for a regular security worker licence.

Police and peace officers

You can't be a member of a police force (defined by the B.C. Police Act). 

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are a peace officer
  • Are a retired police officer

Criminal records

If a have a criminal record, you may still apply for a licence. Your application may go through a risk assessment to determine if you can have a licence.

What you'll need

You need your licence number. If you renew online, you also need an access code. You may have got this to your email 3 months before your licence expired.

If you didn't get the access code:

You may also need

 

If your citizenship has changed since the last time you applied

One document that shows you can work or study in Canada:

  • Canadian birth certificate
  • Canadian passport
  • Canadian citizenship certificate
  • Record of Landing (IMM1000)
  • Confirmation of Permanent Resident Document (IMM 5292)
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Work or study permit
 

If you became a peace officer since the last time you applied

You'll need a letter from your supervisor. Follow the guidelines in section 2.5.4 of the Security Licensing Process and Licence Conditions Policies.

 

If you've been treated for a mental health condition

 

If it has been more than 5 years since you submitted your photo

You'll need a passport quality headshot from the past 12 months. This means:

  • No hats or tinted glasses
  • Blank white background
  • Clear, sharp and in focus

Overview

Processing time

If your renewal is approved, you can expect to get your renewed licence up to 8 weeks after you apply. It could take longer if:

  • The renewal application isn't complete
  • You pay the renewal fee late
  • SPD needs to complete a risk assessment.

Renewal fees

Renewal fees are non-refundable.

Fees by renewal term
Renewal term Fee
90 days $60
1 year $120
2 years $180
3 years $240

Payment options

You can't pay by debit-credit card, personal cheque or business cheque.

Payment options by renewal method
Renewal method Payment options
Online
  • Credit card (MasterCard or VISA)
Mail
  • Credit card (MasterCard or VISA)
  • Bank certified cheque
  • Money order

Renew

1

Submit fingerprints

Fingerprints are required again, after being suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

You must submit fingerprints if you haven't before. For example, if you had an exemption during the pandemic.

Otherwise, you can skip this step. 

To submit fingerprints:

  1. Download Form SPD 0507: Request for Fingerprinting Under the Security Services Act (PDF, 522KB)
  2. Complete the first page
  3. Give the whole form to a police station or fingerprinting agency. They will tell you what to do next
2

Peace officers: Get a letter from your supervisor

Skip this step if you're not a peace officer or if you have already submitted the letter.

Otherwise, follow the guidelines in section 2.5.4 of the Security Licensing Process and Licence Conditions Policies.

3

Report mental health conditions

If you've ever been treated for a mental health condition, complete the Mental Health Condition Form (PDF, 271KB). You will be asked to submit this with your renewal application. 

4

Renew

You can renew online or by mail. Renewing online takes 15 minutes and is the fastest way to get your licence.

After you renew

Security Programs Division (SPD) will review your application. They may contact you by email if they need more information. Read about processing time.

Cancel renewal

To cancel your renewal, contact Security Programs Division. The renewal fee is non-refundable.

Contact information

Security Programs Division manages security worker licence renewals.

Contact Security Programs Division